Leakage Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| 100W/12 Volt DC UV Lamp 164-R0751 |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada) |
WSS-M2C924-A |
| Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye 164-R3701 or equivalent |
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CAUTION:
Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque beyond specifications. This may cause damage to the case threads.
Use EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS REFERENCE TABLE to inspect and correct any external transmission fluid leaks.
External Fluid Leaks
EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS REFERENCE TABLE
| Description | Action |
|---|---|
| Leaks at the fluid pan to case | Re-seal fluid pan with sealer |
| Filler plug leaks | Install a new plug |
| Fluid cooler or fittings leaking | Tighten fittings to specification or install new fluid cooler tubes. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |
| Fluid cooler nut to case fitting leaking | Inspect for damage or missing O-ring seals. Tighten to specification, install new fluid cooler tubes or install new O-rings. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |
| Leaks at the fluid cooler | Inspect the fluid cooler for damage, if damaged install a new fluid cooler. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |
| Leaks at the manual control lever seal | Install a new manual control seal. |
| Leaks at the solenoid body harness connector | Install a new solenoid body harness connector O-ring seal, either on the harness end or the solenoid body. |